Melba Jean Cookston Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Melba Jean Cookston of Saint Louis, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Melba Jean left this world on December 5, 2024 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid adieu to Melba Jean's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Melba Jean has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl W. Ramsey and Gertrude Ramsey (Clifton); and her husband William Gentry Cookston. She is survived by: her stepdaughter Carolyn Burton of Gardendale, Texas..
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Concord Trinity United Methodist Church (https://www.concordtrinity.org), 5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63126, or the Glaucoma Research Foundation.
